"The Stonebound Heir" by L. A. Barnitz

Set in an India-inspired world with a large cast of characters, The Stonebound Heir is a bittersweet, coming-of-age story about a boy who wants a better life, a girl who's hiding from the world, a giant who's the last of her kind, and a maharani driven by duty and her own darkness. 

Fourteen-year-old Sid Sol knows nothing about his origins but believes himself destined for better things than living in an isolated cabin with a giant and a girl whose strange appearance causes the locals to shun them. His fellow orphan, sixteen-year-old Lingli Tabaan, only wants a home where she will be safe from those who are convinced she’s from the otherworld.

In this coming-of-age story of secret origins, friendship, and betrayal, the arrival of a mysterious woman provides Sid with the chance to claim a more glorious future, but his departure doesn’t go smoothly, and star-cursed Lingli is forced to undertake a journey she never wanted after their guardian is brutally murdered.

Sid and Lingli meet again in Saatkulom where they serve a mercurial maharani who will risk the realm to secure a new alliance while fighting her own inner demons. One teenager’s fortunes rise while the other’s fall. Will their loyalty to one another survive?

 

 

 

 

Author's Note from L. A. Barnitz

 

I'm tired of funding Bezos and really trying to move readers to my online store, so I'd prefer that link to be advertised, but of course, it is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo and more. *The ebook is also available from libraries via Hoopla.

L.A. Barnitz's website and online store: https://labarnitzbooks.com

Amazon: https://a.co/d/hv6bmHm

Kobo: https://shorturl.at/39GqD

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214678936-the-stonebound-heir

"Draconian Peace" by Eileen Troemel

Daughter of Hugh Bradon, a human who caused the Draconian people embarrassment in the interstellar arena, Dewi Bradon lives in the squatters’ camps to hide from her family and the Draconians. Half human and half Draconian, she fights to survive and stay out of the brothels.

Son of the Lord whose grief caused anti-human laws, Lachlan Camdon, Draconian Lord, is willing to sacrifice taking a true mate to promote Draconians and gain entry to a lucrative trade alliance with the human race.

Bias and prejudice have ripped Draconian and human relations apart for the last fifteen years. Corruptions and crime are profitable. Ridding their current society of the worst corruptions and crimes creates a storm of conflict with Dewi and Lachlan at the center of it all. Can they overcome their own prejudices to create a better society for their two kinds? 

Draconian Peace is a standalone fantasy book by Eileen Troemel.

Halloween Weekend Book Sale + Freebies

Many authors routinely have book sales and give away short stories for free, often as part of the Amazon Kindle's KDP Select program.

And what is the best time to have such book sales? Holiday weekends like: Easter, July 1st/4th, Labour Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. 

The 2025 Halloween Weekend therefore is one such weekend.

For example, many of Charles Moffat's fantasy ebooks will be on sale starting:

October 30th at 8 AM, and continuing until ending on November 6th at 8 AM.

During this time many of his novels will be 50 to 70% off, and many of his short stories will be free.

Visit amazon.com/author/moffat during the sales event to find some fantasy ebooks to enjoy.

Or if you prefer paperbacks and hardcovers, just browse right now and see what is available. Learn more about Charles Moffat's books and stories by visiting fiction.charlesmoffat.com.

Happy Reading! 

 

"Journey to the Water" by Madeline Crane

After a thousand years of tyranny, the holy city of Phyreios is free.

Its freedom comes at the cost of many lives, among them the healer Khalim, beloved by many but none more than Eske of the Bear Clan, the warrior from the North.

Now Eske is alone, and a new king, a god in Khalim's guise, presides over the city's survivors. Of Khalim himself, nothing remains but a memory and a riddle: In order to follow him, one must travel beyond the edge of the world, breach the gate of bone on a day without a sun, and cross the river of memory, deeper than the sea.

Armed with his strength, his wits, and a good tale or two, Eske sets off across the known world, encountering priests of forgotten gods, great beasts of ancient times, and sorcerers of uncanny power. He will perform any task, make any sacrifice, for the chance to see his beloved again.

Inspired by Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Barbarian" and Ursula LeGuin's Earthsea novels, Journey to the Water concludes the epic story begun in Beyond the Frost-Cold Sea.

 

 

 

"The Magician and the Mechanical Doll" by Gaius J. Augustus

Octavian, a promising graduate student of magic, is about to have his dreams shattered. As he activates his magical robot, Replika, the duo finds themselves thrust into an alternate reality of stuck doors and steam-powered tech. Little did Octavian know that his enigmatic research advisor, Teacher, held the technology to traverse realities! Octavian and Replika embark on a quest to uncover Teacher’s hidden secrets and find their way back home.

Join Replika and Octavian as they journey through immersive universes that will make you laugh out loud. Amidst their adventures, they encounter a vibrant case of characters and stumble upon more than their fair share of other people’s problems. Will they ever find their way back home, or will they remain trapped forever in this web of alternate realities?

The Tales of a Vernian Youth series beckons you into a multiverse brimming with enchantment and absurdity. With diverse characters that infuse a refreshing twist into the narrative and a writing style reminiscent of the great Douglas Adams, this series promises laughter, adventure, and more stuck doors than you can shake a wand at.

Get ready for a whimsical magic-filled adventure that spans time and space, transporting our travelers to both fantastical and eerily familiar destinations. Think Terry Pratchett with a dash of scientific curiosity and Douglas Adams with more magic. This thrilling concoction will keep you turning pages long into the night.

Are you ready to traverse the boundaries of our reality? Don’t miss out on this epic journey!

Volume 1 includes: 

Tale 1 – The Magician and the Mechanical Doll
Tale 2 – The Pirates and the Magic Computer
Tale 3 – The Silence and the Rarity of Human Life
Tale 4 – The Robots and the Chrysanthemum

The Magician and the Mechanical Doll is the first book in a new series by Gaius J. Augustus.